february datebook

February 3
2010 Football Recruiting Round-Up, A-State football fans can get a first look at the 2010 Red Wolf football recruits with game film and information from the ASU coaching staff, tailgate style food served, ASU Cooper Alumni Center, 5:30 p.m. Free for members of the ASU Alumni Association and Red Wolf Club, $5 for non-members. Info: 972-2041.

February 5
Celebrate National Wear Red Day, Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness, sponsored by Cardiology Associates Foundation.
C.A.S.H. Creating Awareness of Savings and Health, tax preparation for low-income households for Earned Income Tax Credit, hosted by the United Way of Northeast Arkansas, The Mall at Turtle Creek, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also on Feb. 6. Make an appointment at: 336-1600.
Heart Health Screening, hosted by St. Bernards Medical Center, The Mall at Turtle Creek, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also on Feb. 6. Info: 972-4454.

February 6
One Day Retreat, hosted by The Woman’s Discovery Center and ASU College of Nursing and Health Professions, activities include art musings, metaphor for life’s pathway, reflection of your life, and more, space is limited, ASU Donald W. Reynolds Center for Health Sciences, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 933-9939 or 219-2488.
Mardi Gras, Blessed Sacrament School’s annual dinner to celebrate Mardi Gras featuring Cajun food, dancing and crowning of the king and queen, proceeds benefit the school and endowment fund, St. Bernards Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. Info: 932-3684.

February 7
Super Bowl S’travaganza, Jonesboro’s largest Super Bowl party with 20 large screens, all you can eat ribs, shrimp, crawfish, smoked chicken, desserts and more, silent auction, to benefit St. Jude Hospital, NEA Fairgrounds, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: 931-8106.

February 9
March for Babies Team Captain Kickoff, Information on how to build your team and packet pickup, Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, Noon, Info: Melissa Gann, 932-0300.

February 12
Have a Heart Wish-A-Thon, listen to 100.5 The Eagle, Mix 106.7, The Fox 104.9, Hot 107.5, True Oldies 92.7 or tune into KAIT8 and call in your pledge to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6 a.m.-7 p.m., 933-8800.
Arkansas Sportshow, more than 75,000 square feet of the latest sporting products designed to captivate hunting, fishing and boating enthusiasts of all ages, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Jonesboro, through Feb. 14, ASU Convocation Center. Info: www.arsportshow.com.

February 13
Charity Ball, Junior Auxiliary’s primary fundraiser to support its programs aimed at serving the children of Craighead County, live and silent auctions, entertainment by DMP Band, Holiday Inn of Jonesboro, cocktail hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Info: jajonesboro@yahoo.com

February 16
Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show: Black Cowboys of the Old West, as part of Black History Month at the Jonesboro Public Library, 7 p.m. Info: 935-5133.

February 20
Old School vs. New School, former Jonesboro High players return to take on the seniors in a basketball game to benefit CityYouth Ministries, Jonesboro Hurricane Gym. Info: 932-9398.

February 25
Celebrity Chef Dinner,Watch Piero’s Restaurant’s chef Marco Trimarchi as he prepares your meal and demonstrates cooking techniques to benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center, 6 p.m., Info: 933-9939 or 219-2488.

February 26
Red Dress Fashion Event, featuring the Project Red Dress Designs by local amateurs and professional designers, sponsored by Cardiology Associates Foundation, Valley View Performing Arts Theatre, 7 p.m. Dresses to be on display at The Mall of Turtle Creek Feb. 25-27.

February 27
Polar Bear Plunge, take a chilling plunge into Craighead Forest Lake to benefit Special Olympics, costumes encouraged, registration at noon, plunge begins at 1 p.m., post party afterwards at Ruby Tuesday. Info: 275-7075.
Community Wild Game Supper, annual wild game supper to feature syndicated columnist and Little Rock anchor Matt Mosler, open to all men and boys in Northeast Arkansas, free, Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, 5 p.m. Info: 932-9069.
St. Bernards Healthy Heart 2 Miler, race begins at St. Bernards Auditorium, 9 a.m. Info: 972-4454.

Early March
The Triumph of the Human Spirit will be held on March 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6 p.m. The event honors individuals who have overcome adversity and made a positive impact on others. Info: j_morse@neaclinic.com

 

February Culture

Feb. 1-28
Find Your Heart at Bennett’s, Valentine’s art show featuring original art, paintings, pottery, prints and wearable art with prices starting at $12, Bennett’s Nursery, 110 Southwest Drive, 8-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Info: 932-3180.
Artist John Blanchard of New York will be the featured artist in the Jonesboro Public Library gallery throughout the month. Info: 935-5133.

Feb. 1-14
Jersey Boys, the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, The Orpheum, Memphis, Info: www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Feb. 2
Charles Holt, drawing from his journey as star athlete to performing on Broadway stages, Holt is able to demonstrate how to find one’s true inner voice and the self-empowerment that comes with it, as part of the ASU Lecture/Concert Events, ASU Student Union Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11
Synergy Brass, Synergy Brass Quintet performs more concerts than anyone in classical music today, averaging nearly 300 engagements per year, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: 972-3471.
Melissa Cornick, an award-winning investigative producer of 20/20 and Nightline, will discuss how one’s personal ethics through higher standards and practices can make a positive difference in the age of unchallenged hate speech and the demise of journalism, as part of the ASU Lecture/Concert Events, ASU Student Union Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Feb. 13
Afternoon with the Authors, several local authors, including Sara Richardson, Jon Hubbard, Kevin Singleton and more, will be signing their books, Barnes & Noble, 1 p.m. Info: 336-2543.

Feb. 14
20th Annual Young Artists Concerto Concert, the Delta Symphony Orchestra will perform featuring the two winners of the Young Artists Concerto Competition and a 200-voice children’s choir made up of elementary school children from across Northeast Arkansas, Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 2 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.tickets.astate.edu.

Feb. 16
African American Read-In, hosted by the men of ASU’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Jonesboro Public Library, 6:30-7 p.m. Info: 935-5133.

Feb. 20
Lifeline to Art, art auction to benefit the ASU Art Department, silent and live auctions, sponsored by Drs. Colin and Mihalia Savu, ASU Alumni Center, 6:30 p.m. Info: 972-2060.

Feb. 20-22
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, sing along with Snow White and the dwarfs in this magical fairy tale filled with wit, wisdom and, of course, a witch, presented by The Foundation of Arts, The Forum Theatre, Feb. 20 and 22 at 7 p.m., Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets: 935-2726.

 

Kids' Events

Preview Jonesboro’s Magnet Schools.
Jonesboro Public School will preview its magnet schools during the month of February: Visual & Performing arts, Feb. 2, 1804 Hillcrest Drive; Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies, Feb. 4, 1001 Rosemond Ave.; MicroSociety, Feb. 9, 1110 W. Washington; Math & Science, Feb. 11, 213 E. Thomas Green; International Studies, Feb. 16, 1218 Cobb Street, all start times at 6 p.m.

Meet The Author.
Award winning children’s author, Debra Wiles, will read and speak at the Jonesboro Public Library as part of the Library’s annual Meet the Author Program. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the Round Room. Call 935-5133 for more information.

Get Crafty.
The Jonesboro Public Library will host Valentine Craft Days in the Children’s Library for school-aged children on Feb. 11 and 12 from 3-5 p.m. Call 935-5133 for more information.

Meet the Founding Fathers.
Barnes & Noble will read books all about America’s first presidents during President’s Day storytime on Feb. 17 at 10:30 in the children’s area.

Valentines without Porcupines.
Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will present Valentines without Porcupines for kids of all ages on Feb. 13 from 2-3 p.m. Contact Lee Elkins at 933-6787 for more information.